New Orleans Guide to High School and Beyond 2018
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LOUISIANA VIRTUAL CHARTER ACADEMY<br />
Public Charter | Grades: K - 12th<br />
www.lavca.k12.com<br />
MISSION STATEMENT: To prepare each student for a successful future through a virtual education enhanced<br />
by a rigorous curriculum <strong>and</strong> a supportive learning environment.<br />
4962 Florida Blvd.<br />
Ba<strong>to</strong>n Rouge, LA 70806<br />
(877) 490-3596<br />
<strong>School</strong> Leader: Danielle Scott-Johnson<br />
Student Gender: COED<br />
Average Class Size: N/A<br />
Hours of Operation: 8:00 AM <strong>to</strong> 4:00 PM<br />
Curricular Focus: Virtual Learning<br />
Religious Focus: N/A<br />
Special Education Model: Inclusion<br />
Guidance Counselor(s): 2<br />
2017-<strong>2018</strong> Enrollment: 1920<br />
PROGRAM OFFERINGS<br />
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses: Courses are college-level <strong>and</strong> follow a college board specified curriculum.<br />
Dual/Concurrent College Enrollment: Multiple colleges <strong>and</strong> universities, state-wide.<br />
NOCCA Participation: Yes. Transportation not provided.<br />
Arts in Education: Music, Fine Arts, Digital Arts <strong>and</strong> Media<br />
Career <strong>and</strong> Technical Education: Web Design, Hospitality, Culinary <strong>and</strong> Tourism, Business Management.<br />
Transportation Services: No.<br />
Uniforms Required: No.<br />
Other <strong>School</strong> Programs/Features: National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society.<br />
Extracurricular/After-<strong>School</strong> Activities: Social outings; local, national <strong>and</strong> international clubs available for<br />
participation in interests ranging from Academic, <strong>to</strong> theater, <strong>to</strong> hobbies; National <strong>and</strong> International educational<br />
travel opportunities.<br />
Team Sports: N/A<br />
Other Campus Features: Blended opportunities available.<br />
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS<br />
Louisiana TOPS University or Tech Jump Start Diploma<br />
Tracks.<br />
ADMISSION INFORMATION<br />
Requirements: Louisiana resident <strong>and</strong> public school age.<br />
Tuition: No tuition for Louisiana residents; students <strong>and</strong><br />
families are responsible for providing some consumable<br />
materials.<br />
Financial Assistance: N/A<br />
Applications Due: Applications accepted year round;<br />
limited seats for grades K-12.<br />
Application Process: Complete online application <strong>and</strong><br />
submit forms <strong>and</strong> documentation; admission conference<br />
over the phone.<br />
Admission Contact:<br />
1 (877) 490-3596<br />
EDUCATION DATA 2016-2017 2017-<strong>2018</strong><br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Score (SPS), including letter grade 59.1 D 57.9 D<br />
<strong>School</strong> Performance Growth Score, including letter grade N/A N/A 64.7 C<br />
Avg. ACT Score 26 22<br />
Avg. SAT Score N/A N/A<br />
Avg. Student GPA N/R N/R<br />
Graduation Rate 42% 50%<br />
TOPS Eligible N/A N/A<br />
Dropout Rate N/R N/R<br />
FAFSA Completion Rate N/A 87%<br />
DISCIPLINE RATES<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Suspension 0% 0%<br />
In-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
Out-of-<strong>School</strong> Expulsion 0% 0%<br />
PERCENTAGE ACCEPTED POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION<br />
Vocational/Trade <strong>School</strong> N/A N/A<br />
Two-Year College N/A N/A<br />
Public Four-Year College/University 25% N/A<br />
Private Four-Year College/University 10% N/A<br />
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N/A=information not available/does not apply. N/R=information not provided by the school. N/C=Not collected by the school.<br />
*2019-2020 Career Pathway<br />
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